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The New Gate-Field School’s campus on Ashton Road will house a total of 120 to 130 students.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 24, 2011
New Gate-Field School will merge with Ashton campus

Starting in the fall, New Gate-Field School will return to the campus where it started 27 years ago.

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Richard Dorfman
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 24, 2011
Business sense versus community activism

SPECIAL: The Sarasota Observer is interviewing City Commission candidates before the March 8 district election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 15 Card shark 2:35 p.m. - 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft Shoplifting. A greeting-card store employee caught a middle-aged woman stuffing four or five cards into her purse and walking out the door. She was driving a Lexus SUV but didn't want to pay for $15 worth of cards. They were Hallmarks, so the thief cared enough to steal the very best.

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  • February 24, 2011
Our View

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The home at 959 Citrus Ave. has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,572 square feet of living area. It sold for $370,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 24, 2011
Preserve at Mission Valley home sells for $685,000

A home in Preserve at Mission Valley tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28.

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  • Real Estate
Bob Blanton submitted this sunset photo, taken at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Soaring sunset

Bob Blanton submitted this sunset photo, taken at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.

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Co-Chairwomen Terri Klauber and Denise Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2011
'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receives more than 700,000 patient visits a year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 23, 2011
Sarasota Memorial named to America's 50 best hospitals

HealthGrades Elite recognized Sarasota Memorial in the top 1% of America's best hospitals.

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Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

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Co-Chairwoman Kitty Cranor, special guest Cherie Blair and Co-Chairwoman Kathleen Weiner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 22, 2011
Town Hall Platinum Dinner featuring Cherie Blair

Town Hall Platinum Dinner featuring Cherie Blair

  • Black Tie
As part of its economic-development goals, the city would like to build a hotel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 22, 2011
City approves hotel negotiations

At least three developers are interested in building a hotel on the vacant lot adjacent to the new Palm Avenue parking garage.

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Ed Weissman takes a look at a painting brought in by Dane Spencer to be appraised on Sunday, Feb. 20 at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 2nd Annual Antiques and Appraisals Event, at Phillippi Estate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park

The Historical Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Antiques & Appraisals Event this past weekend from Feb. 18 - Feb. 20.

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New College celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 22, 2011
New College ranked No. 2 best value college in U.S.

The Princeton Review and USA Today have partnered to rank the nation's top 50 public and private colleges.

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Mary Benfer and Kathleen France
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

Legacy Luncheon featuring Lee Woodruff

  • Black Tie
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 21, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland

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